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Overview of Programme of Working Group on Data Template and Analytical Indicators Ivo Havinga United Nations Statistics Division Main objectives • Determine data and meta data structure • Review supporting statistical methodology • Explore feasibility of national central data hubs • Apply strategic approach with diagnostic tool Data template of High Frequency Indicators (HFI) Purpose • Economic monitor for macroeconomic surveillance • Early warning signals and business cycle monitoring • SNA compliant and compliant with other internationally accepted standards: BPM, prices, business statistics, etc. Data template of HFI • Scope • 12 categories (national accounts, production, prices, markets (labor, real estate and financial markets) and sectors (government, financial, non-financial, household and external sector) • Periodicity and timeliness (monthly and quarterly) Data template of HFI • Macro structure for 12 categories: • Tier 1 (internationally accepted core set) • Tier 2 and 3: strategic indicators (sectoral accounts and “new” indicators but less available) and country specific indicators • Adaptable to specific sectoral policy needs: agriculture and rural development and industrial sector indicators • Flexible for alternative groupings for policy purpose (e.g. housing sector, financial sector, household consumption, etc.) Meta data structure • Standard harmonized structure • Short description (basic information for statistical indicator – at international level) • Detailed description (SDMX format with structured methodological description – propose limited “chapters” at country level) Supporting internationally accepted statistical standards and country practices • UN Knowledge Base on Economic Statistics established • Single entry point (23 statistical (sub) domains, interactive search • Active country support in country practices • Structure based on International Classification of Economic Activities • Methodological gaps identified related to Data template for HFI (e.g. new order index, production index for construction) Structure National centralized data hubs • Single access point in countries: • standard internationally accepted data and meta data dissemination template of HFI (“Economic Monitor”) • tool for improved accessibility of data • tool for harmonization and improved comparability of statistics and indicators • tool for standardization of data transmission Strategic approach • Approach integration of economic statistics • SNA as comprehensive framework • statistical production process covering institutional arrangements and management culture, registers and frames, sources (surveys and use of administrative data), integration and communication and dissemination • Assessment through diagnostic tool and monitoring and reporting using • international classification of statistical activities Strategic approach • Assessment, vision and implementation including monitoring and reporting using • international classification of statistical activities • diagnostic tool to review integrated data collection • diagnostic tool to review integrated dissemination of national accounts and component data at annual and agreed infra annual periodicity and timeliness Thank you.